Trump Announces Tariff Hikes on Eight European Countries Over Greenland Issue

Odaily News Trump posted on Truth Social, stating that due to issues related to Greenland, starting February 1st this year, the United States will impose an additional 10% tariff on all goods exported to the US from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland. The tariff rate is planned to be raised to 25% on June 1st. These tariff measures will remain in effect until an agreement on the "comprehensive and thorough purchase of Greenland" is reached.

Trump stated that recent actions by the aforementioned countries regarding Greenland pose potential risks to global security and stability, and the US believes it is necessary to take strong measures in response. Meanwhile, the European Union will convene an emergency meeting of member state ambassadors in Brussels on the 18th to discuss the situation in Greenland and the latest tariff threats from the US.